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Description

Figure 438 from Chapter 16 (Cytoplasmic matrix and cytoskeleton) of 'The Cell, 2nd Ed.' by Don W. Fawcett M.D. Two bundles of actin-rich stress fibers are apparent in this high magnification micrograph from a 3T3 cell, treated with Triton, washed, quick frozen with liquid helium, deep etched, and rotary shadowed. Image by John Heuser. A PDF copy of the accompanying chapter is available on the ASCB's BioEDUCATE website.

Biological Sources

NCBI Organism Classification: Mus musculus; (house mouse)
Cell Type: fibroblast
Cell Line: 3T3-Swiss albino
Cellular Component: actin cytoskeleton

Biological Context

Biological Process: actin cytoskeleton organization

Attribution

Names: Don W. Fawcett; John Heuser
Published: ISBN 0721635849
Link: http://www.ascb.org/bioeducate/Fawcett...

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Imaging

Image Type: transmission electron microscopy (TEM)
Imaging Mode: illumination by electrons; detection of electrons
Parameters Imaged: electron density
Source of Contrast: differences in deposition of metal shadow

Data Qualifiers: processed data

Sample Preparation

Methods: detergent permeabilized; FBbi:00000621
Relation To Intact Cell: dispersed cells in vitro

Dimensions

Spatial Axis	Image Size	Pixel Size
X	886px	——
Y	1279px	——

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